New Mexico · Camping

Lower Gallinas

Jan–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Is Lower Gallinas open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Silver City Ranger District. It doesn't name Lower Gallinas, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Silver City Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 6,661 ft
  • Silver City Ranger DistrictGila National Forest

Lower Gallinas is a campground in New Mexico at about 6,661 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jan–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Lower Gallinas

    Best months: January–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      56° / 32°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      59° / 34°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      66° / 37°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      73° / 43°

      3 wet

    5. May

      80° / 50°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      90° / 60°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 64°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 63°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      83° / 58°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      74° / 47°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      63° / 37°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      55° / 30°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ft Bayard, NM, 19.2 mi away at 6,099 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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